"But if we intend to escape we can't stay on this shelf forever.

So, as I notice you poor creatures cannot fly, it is my duty to explore the place for you." Cap'n Bill handed the Ork the candle, which had now burned to about half its length.

The Ork took it in one claw rather cautiously and then tipped its body forward and slipped over the edge.

They heard a queer buzzing sound, as the tail revolved, and a brisk flapping of the peculiar wings, but they were more interested just then in following with their eyes the tiny speck of light which marked the location of the candle.

This light first made a great circle, then dropped slowly downward and suddenly was extinguished, leaving everything before them black as ink.
"Hi, there! How did that happen ?" cried the Ork.
"It blew out, I guess," shouted Cap'n Bill.